Managing Director, Data & Analytics CoE Lead, Group AI Transformation

Responsibilities:

Data & Analytics Strategy Definition & Governance

• Develop a vision and long-term Data & Analytics strategy for AI transformation aligned with a 10-year outlook and mid-term plans.
• Establish clear business goals, value quantification criteria, and a continuous measurement framework (DMAIC).
• Set up a governance framework for Data & Analytics, including AI-focused review criteria.
• Implement criteria and framework for Data & Analytics across SMBC Group

IT & Data Architecture Design & Governance 

• Assess existing IT and Data Architecture capabilities and formulate design principles for AI-focused architecture.
• Define target capabilities in IT and Data Architecture, covering Data Ops, Expert AI Ops, and Agent Ops.
• Develop central vs. federated decision-making criteria. Define design authority, architecture review & budget distribution.
• Examine the IT and Data Architecture environment, evaluate talent, and implement strategies like hiring and partnerships.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of Data & Analytics experience in a large corporation
• Strategic consulting experience in top tier Management Consulting firm is an advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science and MBA is preferred.
• Strong strategic thinking, use data and logic to backup decisions and improve understanding.
• Ability to lead and influence senior stakeholders across the globe.
• Effective cross-functional collaborator.
• Flexibility & adaptability to adjust priorities according to business needs.

 Desired Characteristics

• Growth mindset and “get it done” attitude
• Obsession for delivering business outcomes
• Experience in cross-functional and/or cross border project execution
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Focus on business outcomes and problem-solving skills for “end-to-end” operations
• Agility to pivot and embrace change
• Navigate internal and external stakeholder on pivots and changes
• Continuous learning and sharing behaviour
• Willingness to learn, understand and apply AI & Digital solutions